Restaurant Operations & Franchise Growth Advisor

Restaurant Operations & Growth Consultant We are building a new fast-casual restaurant concept and are seeking an experienced restaurant operations professional to help evaluate, refine, and build a scalable operating system for future growth. This is initially a consulting and advisory role. We are looking for someone who has real-world experience operating, scaling, opening, or managing restaurants and can provide practical guidance as we develop the concept. Ideal candidates have experience with one or more of the following: • Multi-unit restaurant operations • Fast casual or QSR concepts • Restaurant expansion and growth • Franchise systems • SOP development • Training systems • Food cost management • Labor management • Inventory control • Store opening processes • Restaurant profitability and unit economics Responsibilities may include: • Reviewing and evaluating the restaurant concept • Advising on operational structure and scalability • Helping identify potential operational challenges • Assisting with SOP and systems development • Providing guidance on staffing, training, and management • Reviewing store layouts, workflows, and processes • Advising on growth and expansion strategy To be considered, please answer the following questions: 1. Describe the largest restaurant operation you have managed. 2. Include number of locations, employees, and responsibilities. 3. Have you helped grow a restaurant concept from one location to multiple locations? If so, please explain your role and the results. 4. What restaurant brands or concepts have you worked with? 5. What do you believe are the three biggest mistakes first-time restaurant founders make? 6. Have you created or implemented SOPs, training systems, or operational manuals? Please provide examples. We are looking for practical experience, honest feedback, and someone who can help us build a strong foundation for long-term growth.